Officially known as the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bahamas is an archipelagic country that occupies a major portion of the large Lucayan Archipelago on the northwestern edge of the West Indies. Covering a total area of 13, sq. Out of the islands and 2, cays in the Bahamas, only 30 are inhabited. All these islands are low and flat and have mostly been formed by the disintegration of coral reefs.
During the late 17th and early 18th centuries, piracy flourished in the islands because of their proximity to important shipping lanes. The power of the buccaneers was crushed by Woodes Rogers, the first Royal Governor, who established orderly conduct in In , a U. The American Civil War brought prosperity to The Bahamas, which served as a transfer point for munitions and medical supplies to be run through the northern blockade of Confederate ports.
Cotton from the south was the main commodity of exchange. During the prohibition era in the United States, from to , The Bahamas again prospered because of its proximity to the mainland. This time the islands supplied liquor for American rumrunners. The islands were also used by British and American units hunting German submarines. In the post-war years, The Bahamas has become one of the world's foremost vacation resorts. In about 40, visitors wintered in The Bahamas. Most locals believe that if you want to experience the true Bahamanian life, you need to visit one or more Out Islands.
While large many Bahamians move to Nassau in order to make a living out of the strong hospitality sector here, most if not all retain their roots in their native out islands they come from where their families continue to live. Here are the main islands in Bahamas including the out islands ordered by popularity. Actually most of these islands are themselves a chain of multiple islands and cays. Go through the snapshot for each to identify the one s of your interest, and then visit the corresponding link for details including how to reach the island, the main attractions and activities, hotels, dining and more.
Nassau and Paradise Island New Providence. Paradise Island is connected by two bridges and is at a short distance from the Nassau Downtown. Both these places are tourist magnets, particularly the popular Cable Beach of Nassau fringed by resorts and the towering Atlantis Resort complex in Paradise Island with many hotels of different levels of luxury and amenities along with many in-complex attractions like one of the largest aquariums with over 50, fish and marine life, huge water park with slides, river rides and pools, Dolphin interaction center, the largest casino in Caribbean, shopping arcades etc.
Both Nassau and Paradise Island offer numerous dining options, great nightlife, shopping and touring options. Grand Bahama. The two most important places are Freeport and Port Lucaya, the latter is full of lovely beaches and located near Freeport. While the main beach in Lucaya would be full of tourists and having many watersport activities, you can find lovely secludes beaches not too far away.
Lucaya Market Place is known for hand crafted Bahamian products and jewelry items. Grand Bahama's large underwater cave systems are a great attraction for divers. The island offers a magnificent combination of island life with modern amenities as well as laid back style of Bahamian life.
Great for eco tours as well. The Abaco Islands. Marsh Harbor is the main settlement where most tourists arrive. It offers all modern amenities including nice resorts and villas. However the outer islands of Abacos offers lovely serene and laidback Bahamian life and wonderful secluded beaches. Abacos is known for great deep sea fishing as well as bonefishing opportunities. Learn more about the Secretariat's debt management work Natural resources Secretariat experts on managing oceans and natural resources helped The Bahamas develop a Petroleum Bill and Regulations.
In , the Commonwealth helped The Bahamas prepare a law to regulate its mining sector. Find out more Learn more about the Secretariat's work. News Toggle 16 September Commonwealth observers watch as ballots cast in Bahamas election.
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